HMBS Nassau (P-61)

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HMBS Nassau (P-61)
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HMBS Nassau docked at Nassau
History
Bahamas
Owner: Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Builder: Moss Point Marine
General characteristics
Class & type: Offshore Patrol Vessel
Length: 60.4 m (198 ft)

HMBS Nassau (P-61) is one of two patrol boats, with HMBS Bahamas (P-60), operated by the Bahamian military. Like her sister ship, Nassau is armed with several heavy Browning M2 .50 caliber machine guns and a light auto cannon. She is commonly used for capturing illegal immigrants (particularly from Haiti), anti-piracy and smuggling missions, hurricane relief, search and rescue, routine patrols, and assisting maritime police.

References

[1] (List of active ships)

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